Troop 25 Philmont Expedition 2026
Philmont Scout Ranch • Cimarron, New Mexico
Trip Overview
Dates
June 15-22, 2026
Trail: June 16-21
Crew Size
12 Participants
9 Scouts + 3 Adults
Status
Crew Full
Key Dates & Timeline
Registration Complete
Fall 2024
Crew spots reserved with PhilmontCrew Formation
Spring 2025
Scout participants selectedFirst Payment Due
October 2025
Initial deposit requiredTrek Selection
January 17 - February 15, 2026
Crew votes on trek preference (see options below)Final Payment Due
February 18, 2026
$622.50 balance duePhysical Training
January - June 2026
Weekly shakedown hikes, pack loadingTravel to Philmont
June 14, 2026
Depart St. LouisArrival at Basecamp
June 15, 2026
Arrive before 11:00 AM for basecamp proceduresHit the Trail
June 16, 2026
Begin backcountry trekReturn from Trail
June 21, 2026 (Sunday)
Come off the trail, final night at basecampDepart Philmont
June 22, 2026 (Monday)
Depart after breakfast, travel homeCrew Roster & Payments
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Deposit ($150) and 2nd payment ($622.50) were collected previously.
Arrival & Departure Details
📍 Arrival - June 15, 2026
Arrive at Philmont CHQ before 11:00 AM to complete all basecamp procedures before hitting the trail on June 16th.
Meals at Basecamp
If you arrive before the meal cutoff time, you may eat at Philmont:
- Lunch: Arrive before 11:30 AM
- Dinner: Arrive before 4:30 PM
Complete arrival plans must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to arrival day.
🏠 Departure - June 22, 2026
The crew will come off the trail on Sunday, June 21st and spend the final night at basecamp.
Normal departure is after breakfast on Monday, June 22nd.
Trip Summary
- June 14: Travel from St. Louis to Philmont
- June 15: Arrive at basecamp, orientation
- June 16-21: On the trail (6 days)
- June 21: Return to basecamp
- June 22: Depart after breakfast, travel home
Available Trek Itineraries
Our crew will select from one of 12 available 7-day itineraries. Each trek offers different challenges, activities, and experiences. Review the options below and come prepared to vote!
Difficulty Levels:
Lowest mileage, maximum program time - ideal for first-time Philmont crews
View Full Itinerary →Rich history through North Ponil country
View Full Itinerary →Good program variety with Dean Skyline views
View Full Itinerary →Wide landscape variety with burn recovery views
View Full Itinerary →Good hiking/program balance through south country
View Full Itinerary →Features Window Rock and Deer Lake Mesa - 2 dry camps require extra preparation
View Full Itinerary →Encircles the iconic Tooth of Time - includes Low & High COPE
View Full Itinerary →Black Mountain encampment - consistently rated as one of the best programs at Philmont!
View Full Itinerary →Lots of living history through beautiful south country
View Full Itinerary →Complete south country tour with multiple stunning viewpoints
View Full Itinerary →Maximum hiking challenge with highest peaks - minimal programs, maximum wilderness
View Full Itinerary →Features the legendary Sawmill .308 rifle range where scouts shoot their hats!
View Full Itinerary →Philmont's Top-Rated Activities
Based on Scout reviews and forum discussions, these are the most memorable Philmont experiences:
🎯 Sawmill .308 Rifle Range
Load your own bullets and shoot your hat! Consistently rated #1 by Scouts.
Available on: 7-12⛰️ Black Mountain Program
Remote burro-supplied camp with blacksmithing and muzzleloader shooting. One of Philmont's most challenging peaks.
Available on: 7-8, 7-9🦷 Tooth of Time Summit
Iconic Philmont landmark visible for miles. Travelers on the Santa Fe Trail knew they had one week left when they passed it.
Available on: 7-7, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-12💃 Cyphers Mine Stomp
"The stomp is AMAZING!" - an unforgettable campfire show at a historic gold mine. Tours of the Contention Mine available.
Available on: 7-8, 7-12🍖 Chuckwagon Dinner
Always a crew favorite at Beaubien camp (named for Carlos Beaubien). Includes horse rides and campfire show.
Available on: 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-9, 7-10Trek Comparison at a Glance
Scores based on activity ratings (0-100 scale per activity). Final Score applies dry camp penalties (-25 pts each).
| Trek | Difficulty | Miles | Raw Score | Final Score | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-1 | Challenging | 26 | 229 | 229 | Chuckwagon, Ponil Show, Horse Ride |
| 7-2 | Challenging | 31 | 242 | 217 | Chuckwagon, Rock Climbing, Ponil Show |
| 7-3 | Challenging | 36 | 305 | 280 | COPE + CT&L + Ponil + Chuckwagon |
| 7-4 | Rugged | 34 | 229 | 204 | Chuckwagon, Ponil Show, Horse Ride |
| 7-5 | Rugged | 33 | 250 | 250 | Chuckwagon, Rock Climbing, Shotgun |
| 7-6 | Rugged | 30 | 163 | 113 | Rock Climbing, Shotgun (2 dry camps) |
| 7-7 | Rugged | 32 | 238 | 188 | Tooth of Time, Rock Climbing, COPE |
| 7-8 | Strenuous | 36 | 355 | 330 | Tooth, Black Mtn, Climbing, Cyphers Stomp |
| 7-9 | Strenuous | 43 | 347 | 322 | Tooth, Black Mtn, Chuckwagon, CT&L |
| 7-10 | Super | 44 | 257 | 232 | Tooth, Chuckwagon, Rock Climbing |
| 7-11 | Super | 47 | 166 | 116 | Mt. Phillips (11,736') - max hiking, min program |
| 7-12 | Super | 44 | 358 | 333 | Sawmill .308 Rifle, Tooth, Cyphers Stomp |
Scoring: Activities rated 0-100. Dry camps penalized -25 pts each. Top picks: 7-12 (333), 7-8 (330), 7-9 (322)